Insomnia epidemiology and demographics
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Epidemiology and Demographics
Incidence and Prevalence
Insomnia affects 10-50% of the population worldwide. The prevalence of insomnia disorder is 10,000-20,000 per 100,000 (10%-20%) in the primary care setting.[1]
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in year 2007, approximately 64 million Americans suffer from insomnia each year.[2] Insomnia tends to increase with age and affects about 40 percent of women and 30 percent of men.[3] The average American gets 7 hours of sleep, instead of the 8 to 10 hours recommended by doctors. Children however are recommended more than 8 hours.
Insomnia by demographics
Insomnia is found to be higher in incidence among population of age <35 years. The females are more affected than male but the values are statistically insignificant values [4].
References
- ↑ Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders : DSM-5. Washington, D.C: American Psychiatric Association. 2013. ISBN 0890425558.
- ↑ "Brain Basics: Understanding Sleep: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)". Retrieved 2007-12-16.
- ↑ "Insomnia". Retrieved 2007-12-16.
- ↑ Bhaskar S, Hemavathy D, Prasad S. Prevalence of chronic insomnia in adult patients and its correlation with medical comorbidities. J Family Med Prim Care. 2016;5(4):780-784. doi:10.4103/2249-4863.201153